Advance Extra Grip Ar215 — Tires: sidewall
Published March 6, 2012 · Recall initiated: March 5, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12T004000, published March 6, 2012 and initiated March 5, 2012. Recalling firm: GTC NORTH AMERICA, INC.; Advance Extra Grip Ar215 — Tires: sidewall.
What's the hazard
GTC NORTH AMERICA, INC., (GTC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN ADVANCE EXTRA GRIP AR215 LIGHT TRUCK RADIAL TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2008 THROUGH DECEMBER 2009. SOME OF THE SUBJECT TIRES EXPERIENCE BLISTERING OR BUBBLES ON THE TIRE'S SIDEWALL. THESE TIRES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 139, "NEW PNEUMATIC RADIAL TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES.
What to do
GTC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT TIRES WITH A SIMILAR TIRE FREE OF CHARGE. FREE MOUNTING AND BALANCING WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED, AS APPLICABLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GTC AT 1-330-498-5000.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ADVANCE EXTRA GRIP
- Model
- AR215
- Manufacturer
- GTC NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Lot
- ADVANCE EXTRA GRIP AR215
- Risk classification
- T
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Advance Extra Grip Ar215 — Tires: sidewall recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12T004000 on March 6, 2012. Reported hazard: GTC NORTH AMERICA, INC., (GTC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN ADVANCE EXTRA GRIP AR215 LIGHT TRUCK RADIAL TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2008 THROUGH DECEMBER 2009. SOME OF THE SUBJECT TIRES EXPERIENCE BLISTERING OR BUBBLES ON THE TIRE'S SIDEWALL. THESE TIRES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 139, "NEW PNEUMATIC RADIAL TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES.
What should I do if I have this product?
GTC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT TIRES WITH A SIMILAR TIRE FREE OF CHARGE. FREE MOUNTING AND BALANCING WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED, AS APPLICABLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GTC AT 1-330-498-5000.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ADVANCE EXTRA GRIP. Model: AR215.